Ethel Marie "Betty" Capers, 89 years old, was born June 11, 1934, to the late Quintus Douglas and Bessie Johnson Douglas of
Cobham, VA.
She was married to the late Deacon Hurndon Ethelbert Capers on August 9, 1980. God Blessed their union for 39 years.
Her Earthly Journey Begins
Betty wore many hats during her lifetime, but Caregiver suited her Best. From a young age she was employed to take care of the
homes and children of others. She spent a short time at the local chicken spot which allowed her to literally feed her family,
although there was a thought that they might sprout wings from eating so much of it. She was employed by Liberty Fabrics in
Gordonsville, VA, and Doubleday book factory in Orange, VA, where she made lasting friendships. Before retiring, she spent her
lasting days in the workforce house sitting at Cismont Manor Farm in Keswick, VA, for the Wheeler Family, and housekeeping
for Mrs. McLucas. Both families adored her. She then followed Mrs. McLucas to the Gordon House as her private care giver until
she transitioned. During that tenure, she received her PCAlicense and continued to work at the Gordon House until she retired.
Deaconess Capers joined Union Baptist Church in Gordonsville, VA, where she met her husband while serving on the Usher
Board. They were inducted as Deacon and Deaconess where they served many years. When her spirit was no longer filled there,
she found a new spiritual home at Journey Church Central Virginia, where she served as a greeter and continued her bible studies
until her last days.
ATime of Mourning
Ethel Marie "Betty" Capers peacefully entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was proceeded in death
by her loving parents, Quintus and Bessie Douglas, her loving husband, Hurndon Capers, two children Janice and Wallace
Gardner, two sisters, and twelve brothers.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Alvin Gardner and (Renee) of Gordonsville, VA, and Bernard Gardner (Karen) of
Keswick, VA; two daughters, Judy Joseph of Philadelphia, PA, and Lisa Paige of Gordonsville, VA; one brother, Sylvester
Douglas of Gordonsville, VA; three granddaughters, Alisha (James) Waters of Gordonsville, VA, Teresa Gardner and Jazell
Joseph of Philadelphia, PA; five great grandchildren, Jekaiyah, Jaheem (Bubba) of Gordonsville, VA,Aniyah, Tyrek and Shawn,
Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; a loving friend, Linda Gallup; a special niece, Carolyn Rankins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Betty will be fondly remembered for her kindness, faithfulness, her everlasting dedication to God and her love of family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Preddy’s Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street,
Gordonsville, VA, with interment to immediately follow at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue in Culpeper, VA. The
Repast will be Private.